Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-05-31

THE CLOSE OF THE DRILL.
The Scene in the EIIipse Yesterday
Afternoon.
HOW THE PRIZES WERE DIsTRrsurEp-rHE AMOUNTS
OF THE PRIzEs-THE FINAL ORDER OF GEN. AuGUR,
ETC.
The final scene OF the National Drill and En-
campment, which took place at the backgrounds
yesterday afternoon, was OF an imposing character.
Long before 2 O'Clock people began to gather in
the fairgrounds to witness the distribution OF
prizes to the successful competitors. Soon the
sound OF drums was heard from beyond the fence
at the south side Of the ellfpse, and then was
seen the glistening rows OF bayonets mingled with
the flowing banners as the first battalion drew
up outside to wait while the big gate was swung
open. In a few minutes the battalion, headed by
the handsome Toledo Cadets, entered upon the
green field and assumed the positions assigned
to it. The other five battalions followed
laSt, ana soon the plain was almost covered by the
troops, whose ny-cOlored uniforms and shining
equipments made richly colored picture. The
RAYS n gGd "a IL the sun ana renecsed us
tailonS had been formed in proper order on the
neld Gen. Augur and his staff OF officers arrived and
dlSmounted at the right of the judges marquee, at
which was seated Gen. Sheridan In full uniform
BY O'Clock everything was ready for the browning
event OF the week, and Gen. Sheridan, accompanied
National Drill committee, and the board OF Judges
assembled to the platform which had been erected
LUZ lhelr convenience In 'front.' OF the grand stands
ANNOUNCING THE AWARDS.
Assistant AdJutant General King, who remained
mounted upon his horse, then took the envelope
containing the judges report, and, riding to the
front OF the battalOnS, tore ii OPEN In loud and
clear voice he read the list OF awards The award
ee prize 70 tine list Virginia
that the Washington Light Infantry had won the
nrSt battalion prize or 81, 600. then a storm OF
yells, cheers, and hoarse cries broke loose. The
s snena stamping ,}n q num9erless feet made a
Ladies waved their handkerchief and applauded
until they became exhausted. When Col King
announced the LOmaX Rifles as the winners OF the
nrst company prize OF 900 the audience appeared
somewhat surprised, as it was popularity supposed
that the Toledo Cadets would receive this prize.
BuI some enthusiastic Alabamians in the crowd
soon turned the embryo misses into cheers into
which, with the good nature OF the average Wash
tngtOn crowd, all joined.
the National Rifles and the interest OF the ad-
m1rerS OF that body was fast sinking to the zero
point The applause which arose when it was
prize OF 81 600 rivaled that given to the Light In
fantry In loudness and duration. Then all the
washington people were happy. Their two crack
companies were the winners OF distinguished
places in list which comprised the flower OF the
militia OF other States.
the remainder OF the. prizes were soon
awarded. and then the victorious companies
found vent for their enthusiasm in giving their
company cries, in throwing their helmets, caps
each other. The time before the dress parade was
spent by the soldier boys in either going through
exhibition drills or In circulating among the spec
parade that followed was one of the finest specta-
Giles OF the whole encampment.
WHAT THE PRIZES WERE.
The prizes awarded yesterday were the largest
ever offered at competition drill. The regimental
prize, given to the 1st Regiment Virginia Volun-
teers consisted OF stand Of colors and medals for
the officers. The other prizes awarded were as
follows:
Battalion-1. Washington Light Infantry,
COMPANY Lomax Rifles, Company b, LIST
Alabama, 5000; 2. Company D, LIST Minnesota,
Ssknap K Rass COMPANY "a
San Antonio Rifles, Texas, $500.
Light Artillery. Battery b, First Regiment
artillery r Indianapolis Light
Machine Guns-l Battery A, Ohio (or Cincinnati
Battery, silver trophy and $3.50. 2. Battery A,
Zouaves-L chicago Zouaves, $1,000. 9. Men,
phis Merchants Zouaves, $780,
Cadet COrpsl. Michigan Military Academy Ca
dets. 81 GOO. 2. Maryland Agricultural College
Individual DRILL. Private II. G. stacke, San
Antonio Rifles, gold medal and 500. g First Ser
Light Infantry, silver medal and So B. First Ser
geant ]. H. Wagner, Company A, Louisville Legion,
bronze medal and $50.
CHAIRMAN wHEATLEY PLEASED.
Commissioner Wheatley, chairman Of the execu-
tive committee stated to-day to a STAR reporter
that in his opinion the camp had been great sue
cess, considering the objects for which the camp
was proposed. The subscribers and managers did
not have any idea, he said, OF making money out
of it, and IL they suffered financial loss the camp
was no less a success. 1t would be, he thought
'and hoped, the beginning OF annual encamp-
ments here, appropriated for by the Govern
ment. The benefits to the State militia could
readily be seen. He thought great annual
encampment on the grounds at Airing
ton ton would call together yearly the flower Of
could be invited to send regiment, and the honor
OF representing each State could be settled within
over the country would feel the impulse and bene-
fit OF such great encampment and school OF in
structtOn for the soldier. Gen. Sheridan, he un-
derstood, was in favor OF such encampments, and
would probably call attention to the matter in his
annual report.
THE COMPANY PERCENTAGES
There were eighty-twO movements in the COM
pany drills, and the judges allowed maximum Of
ten points for perfection in each movement. Per-
lection in all movements would have brought a
maximum OF $50 points. The number OF points
credited to the various competing companies were
as follows: LOmax Rifles, 753; Company ID, LIST
Rifles 1855; San Antonio Rifles, $685.; Indian
apoliS Light Infantry, 6731; Toledo Cadets, 672.6;
washington LlgnJ infantry, 66l; volunteer South.
rOns, 646; Company A, 5th Rhode Island, 6lS;
Muscatine Rifles, 6133; Alexandria Light Infantry,
612.5: Sheridan Guards, 60S.3; Walker Light
Guards, 5S1.3; Custer Guards, 576.6; Fort Wayne
Rifles, SOL; wooster City Guards SAT; Jackson
Rifles, $3.50; Louisiana Rifles, 523.3; Richmond
Grays, 5Oa3; Nealy Rifles, 4S9; Company C, 1st
Battalion, New Jersey, 1872; Company A, LIST Min
nesOta, 47O.3; MOlineuX Rifles. New York, 464.6;
Company A, washington Cadet Corps, 1856; 9Th
Separate Company, Rochester, 40o; Governors
Guard, North Carolina, 1878; State Guard Of Vir-
ginia, 2496; Company A, 1st Virginia, PA; COM
pany C, I'd Connecticut, 1866.
GEN. AuGUR's LAST ORDER.
The following order, general order No. Is, was
promulgated by Acknowledgement Carnahan for
General Augur last evening: "At retreat tonight
the camp guard will be withdrawn and Camp
George Washington will cease to exist. Com
manders of organizations remaining in camp are
expected to establish such guards within the
limits OF their respective camps as may be neceS-
sary to preserve and protect property. In relin-
gushing command the commanding general ten
ders to the troops that have been assembled in
camp his thanks and congratulations on the good
order and discipline that have been maintained
during the entire time. The competitions have
exhibited commendable proficiency and developed
generous rivalry that win undoubtedly result in
great good to the militia OF the country. The gen.
eral commanding also tenders his thanks to the
Red Cross Association for the very efficient hos